The Helen & Jack Mang Collection of Netsuke

By Masanao III or II, Yamada, Early 20th century. The orbital sockets of skull are pierced by the coils of the snake, eyes inlaid in black, the pit

By Shawa Masanao, Yamada, Mid 19th century. Coiling upon itself to form a compact rectangular pyramid, the scales are carved in high relief and the

Attributed to Shawa Masanao, Yamada, Mid 19th century. Emerging from its shell as it sits upon a millstone, the rough texture of its foot somewhat

Attributed to Shawa Masanao or III. Yamada, Mid 19th century. Sitting on an old well bucket lthat lays on its side, the underside nicely carved to

Attributed to Shinpuken Masanao, Yamada, Mid 19th century. Sitting on a millstone, eyes inlaid in black. Signed on the underside without reserve, M

Attributed ot Shinto Masanao, Yamada, Mid 19th century. Opening the casket given to him by Otohime, the daughter of the Dragon King, which resulted

School of Masanao, Yamada, Late 19th century. Sitting on a wooden scoop, the nailheads inlaid in dark horn, simulated age cracks on the side of the

Yamada, 19th century. The first, an ivory depiciton of a brigand standing with his right foot raised and resting on a rock, his garment bears the m

By Masakiyo, Yamada, Mid 19th century. With one paw to his ear and another holding his nose while the tail wraps around his body, he hair-work is b

Attributed to Isshinsai Masamitsu II, Yamada, Mid 19th century. Seated with his front hands clasped over his right knee while he gazes upwards, with